{"id":5599,"date":"2020-08-18T17:38:35","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T17:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5599"},"modified":"2020-08-18T17:38:35","modified_gmt":"2020-08-18T17:38:35","slug":"osby-joins-the-army-air-force-exchange-service-as-senior-enlisted-advisor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/08\/18\/osby-joins-the-army-air-force-exchange-service-as-senior-enlisted-advisor\/","title":{"rendered":"Osby Joins the Army & Air Force Exchange Service as Senior Enlisted Advisor"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is welcoming Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby as its senior enlisted advisor. In his role at the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer, Osby will serve as the focal point for communication between Exchange leadership and Army and Air Force active duty, Guard, Reserve, family members, retirees and Veterans.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DALLAS \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is welcoming Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby<\/a> as its senior enlisted advisor.<\/p>\n

In his role at the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer, Osby serves as the focal point for communication between Exchange leadership and Army and Air Force active duty, Guard, Reserve, family members, retirees and Veterans. He will visits installations worldwide to present updates on Exchange programs and initiatives and provide feedback on issues affecting customers.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m deeply honored to be selected for this position,\u201d Osby said. \u201cMy favorite part about being a chief and an Airman is serving others. The Exchange takes care of Soldiers, Airmen and their families all over the world with its 125-year-old \u2018we go where you go mission.\u2019 This is an awesome opportunity to support military communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Osby grew up in Shreveport, La., and joined the Marine Corps in September 1997. He separated from the Marine Corps in 2001\u2014four days before 9\/11. In January 2002, he joined the Air Force Reserve in Barksdale Air Force Base, La., in the health service management career field and transitioned to Air Force active duty in 2005. Osby earned an associate degree in Computer Information Systems from the community college of the Air Force and a bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree in Information Systems Management from Park University and Webster University, respectively.<\/p>\n

In his most recent assignment before joining the Exchange, Osby served as squadron superintendent, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutic Squadron, Keesler AFB, Miss.<\/p>\n

Osby replaced Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, who is being assigned to Tyndall AFB, Fla., as the group superintendent, 325th Mission Support Group.<\/p>\n

Facebook-Friendly Version: <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is welcoming Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby as its senior enlisted advisor. In his role at the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer, Osby will serve as the focal point for communication between Exchange leadership and Army and Air Force active duty, Guard, Reserve, family members, retirees and Veterans. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1sj<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense. Established in 1895, the Exchange is the 61st largest retail organization in the U.S. With annual revenues of $8.6 billion, the Exchange employs approximately 35,000 associates, including military personnel. In 2019, the Exchange produced $369 million in earnings, all reinvested into the military community. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at\u00a0http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/a>\u00a0or follow us on Twitter at\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative, please contact Tech. Sgt. Marianique Santos, santosmaria@aafes.com or call 214-312-3830.<\/p>\n

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